Title
Liquor License - B&R Fish Shop - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 404550.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Adam Strecker, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4343 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 150
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a specialty market. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow packaged liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 8, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“B&R Fish Shop will be under the Hi Noon Hospitality Umbrella, we brought the concepts such as Ingo's Tasty Food, Buck & Rider, and Pinyon. These restaurants are staples in the Phoenix community are we are excited to bring a new concept to the public that serves the community in a new way.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“B&R Fish Shop is a retail shop that provides fresh seafood to the Phoenix community, obtaining a liquor license will better serve the community as a neighborhood one stop shop to pick up items to host a meal for a family or for a social gathering. We also are turning a space used for storage into a business that will create jobs and generate revenue for the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - B&R Fish Shop - Data
Attachment B - B&R Fish Shop - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.